That moment when you forget you’re volunteering to help change lives, because it’s changing
yours….
- Volunteer Services of Itasca and Koochiching Counties connects adults seeking meaningful volunteer opportunities with more than 40 nonprofits who are seeking volunteers to complete a project of fulfill their mission. The volunteer’s skills, interests, experience and availability are matched with the positions that area nonprofits and agencies are seeking to fill. Volunteers age 55 and older are enrolled in Retired & Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) which is a part of the Senor Corps, is America’s largest volunteer network for people 55 and over, with more than 40,000 volunteers tackling tough issues in communities nationwide.
- EdlerCircle encourages community members of all ages to enroll with their volunteer services. We connect community members of all ages with meaningful opportunities that best suit your schedule. You will experience the positive health benefits of volunteering while giving back to the community.
Volunteer Opportunities at ElderCircle:
- Assisted Transportation Volunteer Driver
- Grocery Shopping and Delivery
- Guardianship Friendly Visits
- Health & Wellness Class Leaders
- Knitting/Sewing/Crocheting Group (Warm Fuzzies)
Other Programs
- Guardianship – ElderCircle serves as dedicated trained court-appointed guardians for individuals 50+ who need help making daily life decisions. Most wards have no family, or family is not the best choice, and have been found unable to make daily decisions for themselves. ElderCircle does not provide any financial conservatorships. Currently ElderCircle has 24 wards appointed by Itasca County.
Collaborative Projects
Coming together is the beginning, keeping together is progress, and working together is success
- Committee on Aging
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- Coordinate a monthly meeting comprised of members from senior centers throughout Itasca County. These meetings rotate at different senior centers and speakers focus on aging issues and concerns. The members who attend bring the information back to each center to share.
- Coordinate a monthly meeting comprised of members from senior centers throughout Itasca County. These meetings rotate at different senior centers and speakers focus on aging issues and concerns. The members who attend bring the information back to each center to share.
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- Knitting/Crocheting/Sewing (Warm Fuzzies)
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- Donated yarn is available in our office. We then accept donations of newly handmade (knit, crochet, sewn) mittens, hats, baby items, Afghans, lap robes, etc. for distribution to schools, hospitals, hospice, and assisted living and long-term care facilities for use by those who may be in need.
- Donated yarn is available in our office. We then accept donations of newly handmade (knit, crochet, sewn) mittens, hats, baby items, Afghans, lap robes, etc. for distribution to schools, hospitals, hospice, and assisted living and long-term care facilities for use by those who may be in need.
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- Aging Network
- Facilitate bi-monthly meetings with professionals who serve people 55+.
- Facilitate bi-monthly meetings with professionals who serve people 55+.
- AARP Tax Aide
- Free tax assistance and preparation for low-to-middle income families and individuals of all ages. Although special attention is given to those ages 60 and older, the service is open to members of the community of any age, and AARP membership is not required.
- Resourceful
- Helps individuals find and connect with various programs, services, and support in their communities. This web-based platform allows users to search for local resources based on their needs, such as healthcare, housing, food, or transportation. It also offers the ability to send secure referrals on a HIPAA-compliant platform, ensuring that sensitive information is protected.
- Through this platform, users can explore a wide range of services designed to support aging adults and those with specific health or care needs, facilitating a more seamless connection between individuals and the resources available to them. You can access the network here: Resourceful by findhelp – Search and Connect to Social Care
